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Cottee, defense help South overcome flags for 42-7 win over Southport

Oct. 8—How does a team overcome 133 yards in penalties to earn a relatively easy 42-7 victory?

In Terre Haute South's case against winless Southport? The recipe was a big spoonful of Josh Cottee, an opportunistic defense, and a dash of solid passing.

All of the above helped the Braves overcome a night in which yellow flags littered Southport's Ray Skillman Field.

"It was too sloppy tonight. There was no flow to the game. There were some calls that were very questionable and there were calls not made. It went both ways, but it felt at times like we were playing from behind because of flags.